Arts Chorale to perform with GR Symphony

The Grand Valley State University Arts Chorale will perform with the Grand Rapids Symphony Chorus and the North American Choral Company in the Grand Rapids Symphony's production of Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana."

The performances, under the direction of the symphony's Music Director David Lockington, are March 30 and 31 at 8 p.m. in DeVos Performance Hall. The power of the 85-piece orchestra and more than 200 voices will also include soprano Diane Penning, tenor Christopher Cock and baritone Leon Williams.

“Carmina Burana” is considered to be one of the most popular works for chorus and orchestra written in the 20th century. The music is instantly familiar and has earned its placed in popular culture through frequent use in commercials, television, and film scores.

Tickets range from $11 to $58 and can be purchased by calling Ticketmaster at (616) 456-3333, online at ticketmaster.com, or in person at the Symphony office, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 300 Ottawa NW, Suite 100. Student passport members can purchase a $5 ticket and senior citizens 62+ are half-price at the door.